Process Engineer - SMT

Ultimate Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Fort Worth is seeking a Process Engineer for an electronics manufacturing client. The role is full-time and onsite, focusing on FPYR, OEE and scrap performance in PCBA assembly.

You will set up SMT and DIP machines, conduct process optimization, generate yield reports, train staff, and lead NPI projects from pilot to mass production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar engineering role with hands-on involvement in product and process design, testing, development and manufacturing processes.
• In-depth knowledge of PCBA processes, equipment, customer requirements and standards such as ISO 9001, IPC and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with statistical tools and CAD; understanding of SPC and DOE methods.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and programs SMT and DIP machines for new products up to mass production.
• Conducts process optimization, time study and defect analysis.
• Generates daily and weekly yield and OEE performance reports.
• Presents daily and weekly reports (Yield, OEE, Scrap, Customer claim).
• Conducts process and product evaluation.
• Trains newly hired engineers and technicians to SMT and DIP processes.
• Provides process documentation and operating instructions in SMT and DIP processes.
• Collects data, writes reports, and presents findings to management.
• Runs risk assessment and evaluates processes.
• Conducts buy-off qualification of newly acquired fixtures, materials or products.
• Manages NPI projects from pilot to mass production, including scope, planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Minitab

Excel

CAM

Valor

CAD

SPC

DOE

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Process Engineer with an electronics manufacturing client in Fort Worth. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The role is 100% onsite at the Fort Worth facility. Candidates must have PCBA and SMT experience.

Position Summary

Maintaining the FPYR, OEE and scrap performance in power circuit board assembly (PCBA) processes. Provides technical support to production and other related functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Sets up and programs SMT and DIP Machines for the new product up to mass production.
• Conducts process optimization, time study and defect analysis.
• Generates daily and weekly yield and OEE performance report.
• Presents daily and weekly reports (Yield, OEE, Scrap, Customer claim).
• Conducts process and product evaluation.
• Trains newly hired engineers and technicians to SMT and DIP Process.
• Provide process documentation and operating instructions in SMT and DIP Process.
• Collects data, writes reports, and presenting findings to management.
• Runs risk assessment and process being used.
• Conducts buy-ff qualification of newly acquired fixtures, material or product.
• Proven experience in managing NPI projects from pilot to mass production, including defining project scope, creating project plans, allocating resources, and tracking progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in other similar engineering job, including hands-on involvement in product and process design, testing, development and manufacturing processes.
• In-depth knowledge on PCBA process, equipment, customer requirements and other 3rd party requirements such as ISO 9001, AITF, IPC, regulatory standards, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge in statistical tools such as PowerBI, Minitab, Excel, CAM, Valor, CAD as well as SPC and DOE
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Demonstrated ability to identify process or equipment issues, analyze root causes, and develop effective solutions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.